Religious Affairs Ministry and Bamagnas Strengthen Synergy for Religious Harmony in North Sulawesi

Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) and the National Inter-Church Cooperation Body (Bamagnas) are intensifying their collaborative efforts to preserve religious harmony in the North Sulawesi province. This commitment was underscored during a recent dialogue meeting in Manado.

Ulyas Taha, Head of the Kemenag North Sulawesi Regional Office, stressed that fostering religious harmony is achieved through ongoing dialogue and cross-institutional collaboration. He described the meeting as a warm and constructive discussion focused on building synergy for a peaceful, harmonious, and mutually respectful religious life in the region. "Harmony is not enough to be discussed, but it must be nurtured through communication, working together, and the presence of religious leaders in the community," Ulyas stated.

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Harmony is not enough to be discussed, but it must be nurtured through communication, working together, and the presence of religious leaders in the community.

Ulyas further emphasized that Kemenag is dedicated to acting as a bridge connecting various societal elements in the spirit of brotherhood and togetherness. He believes that a conducive religious environment significantly contributes to regional development. "What we are nurturing is not only harmony among religious communities but also brotherhood as fellow citizens. North Sulawesi has strong capital for harmony, and we must guard it together to remain an example," he added.

Dolfie Kuron, the head of Bamagnas North Sulawesi, affirmed his organization's role in strengthening cooperation with the government, focusing on building an inclusive and peaceful socio-religious life. The meeting is expected to expand collaborative opportunities between Kemenag and Bamagnas, particularly in developing programs that address community needs and reinforce values of tolerance, brotherhood, and mutual cooperation. The organizers recognize that maintaining peace requires the attention and care of all parties, emphasizing that nurturing peace is a shared responsibility.

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What we are nurturing is not only harmony among religious communities but also brotherhood as fellow citizens. North Sulawesi has strong capital for harmony, and we must guard it together to remain an example.